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Bantry Bay Report Your tips to getting top marks!!
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Notice of Assessment Date Due: Weighting: 15% Marking Criteria: Students will be assessed on their ability to: –Interpret and analyse data collected in the field –Apply and communicate geographic knowledge using a variety of techniques (maps, tables, graphs etc.) –Present a logical and well-structured argument.
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Notice of Assessment Length: 1500 words –But not including: TablesAnnotationsCaptions GraphsMaps Boxes Appendices Outcomes to be assessed: P1 Differentiates between spatial and ecological dimensions in the study of Geography P2 Describes the interactions between the four components which define the biophysical environment
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Notice of Assessment Outcomes to be assessed (cont): P3Explains how a specific environment functions in terms of the biophysical environment. P8Selects, organises and analyses relevant geographical information from a variety of sources P9Uses graphs and maps, statistics, photographs and fieldwork to conduct geographical inquiries
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Suggested Structure Part 1: The Aims, objectives and location of the fieldwork. Part 2: An investigation into human impacts on the Bantry Bay area using fieldwork techniques: purpose, method, result. Part 3: Implications for the future/management options
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How to get top marks Marks Marking Criteria The candidate: 18-20 Provides a comprehensive report demonstrating sound knowledge of the interactions between the four components which define the biophysical environment. presents a logical, well structured argument supported by a variety of maps, graphs, statistics, diagrams and photographs at a local and regional scale.
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How to get top marks Marks Marking Criteria (cont) The candidate: 18-20 Provides a detailed interpretation and analysis of the data collected. Derives logical conclusions and relevant management implications. Figures are correctly labelled and referred to in the report Demonstrates detailed understanding of the range of fieldwork techniques used on the excursion.
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Helpful websites www.npws.gov.au satellite/aerial photoswww.npws.gov.au www.bom.gov.au climate statswww.bom.gov.au www.warringah.nsw.gov.au management planswww.warringah.nsw.gov.au www.abs.gov.au stats on the demographics of the areawww.abs.gov.au www.whereis.com.au street mapswww.whereis.com.au http://iplan.australis.net.au/landview.php for satellite imageshttp://iplan.australis.net.au/landview.php http://www.maps.nsw.gov.au/six_viewer.html for historical satellite overlay images. Put in the nearest suburb Killarney Heights.http://www.maps.nsw.gov.au/six_viewer.html
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Report Structure Use headings, sub headings, dot points and tables/graphs/photos. All tables/graphs/photos MUST be annotated and they should be included in the section of the report that is directly being answered.
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Report Structure Title page – must have your name on it.
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Report Structure Table of contents
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Report Structure Objectives – you get these from the assignment handout and from the excursion sheets
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Report Structure Location – need a site map (large scale) of the immediate Bantry Bay area and a situation map (small scale) of where Bantry Bay is in relation to NSW Australia
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Report Structure Area Desciption – must include the following: lat/longitude coordinates Description of where it is in relation to the CBD, ie direction from CBD, kilometres from the CBD and area size in km squared Description must directly refer to the site map
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Report Structure Use a clear overhead sheet transparency on top of one of the photocopied maps of Bantry Bay that I have provided for you. This will demonstrate where the 2 testing creeks (polluted and unpolluted) were, human landuse areas and parks/reserves
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Report Structure Provide a climate description which must include temperature range and rainfall patterns for the year
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Report Structure Provide a clear description of the weather experienced on the day of excursion.
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Report Structure Divide the report into the 4 separate spheres Each sphere MUST be defined Use the sub heading Investigation into Human impact on the Lithosphere for each sphere Within each sphere deal with the tests that fit within these spheres
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Report Structure Each fieldwork test should have the same report structure: Aim Method Result A photo, table and /or graph should appear for each test.
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Report Structure Then for the next section use the sub heading Implications for the Future/Management Options
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Report Structure Provide a relevant conclusion
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Report Structure Include a detailed bibliography
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The Photos H:\TeacherTASKS\Geography\Year11\ Bantry Bay\photos 07 H:\TeacherTASKS\Geography\Year11\ Bantry Bay\2006 photos\2006 H:\TeacherTASKS\Geography\Year11\ Bantry Bay\web
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Photo Task Working with your partner, pick out the 5 most useful photos for your report and be prepared to share with the class the reason why you chose each. Don’t forget photo sketches as well!
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Other ICT sources With your partner, make a list of other potential sources of information/ photos etc available on the internet. Be prepared to explain why you have chosen them.
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GOOD LUCK I’m prepared to review and provide broad comments on drafts of any part of your report. Don’t be afraid to use other people as well (parents, friends etc) Don’t forget the Learning Support Centre (Mrs Rhodes on Wednesday)
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